… because that’s what this summer is.
I’ve done very little besides peruse Hot Jobs, Career Builder, and any other website that could potentially offer some sort of gainful employment. I’ve unloaded the dishwasher a bunch of times, gone for plenty of walks, spent some time on the playground in my parents’ neighborhood, and baked one darn good pan of lemon bars, but other than that, this summer is boring.
However, on the bright side of things, I have had both a pre-screen and a first interview with a great organization in Memphis. The job would be amazing, and I am praying that it works out. I’ll know on Monday or Tuesday if I get a second interview; if I do get one and it goes well, I might be employed and on my way to Memphis soon. Sounds good to me!
Of course, the job hunt continues. I’m not pinning my hopes on this one job, but I am certainly welcoming good thoughts, prayers, crossed fingers, and any other well wishes concerning me getting this job. Looking for a job kind of sucks, especially when everyone who is hiring in your field wants you to have five to ten years of experience … or wants to mislead you and actually make you sell useless crap in the name of “promotional marketing.” Ahem. In any case, I feel good about this. I’m being optimistic. Come on, employment!
Oh, and a friend from high school had a bonfire to celebrate her graduation from college. I’ve seen this particular friend a few times throughout college — mostly in our first halves of college — and kind of kept up with her over Facebook and all that; the same goes for the group of friends we have. With very few exceptions, we’ve all done terrible jobs of keeping in touch with each other. I had major reservations about going to this shindig because I hadn’t talked to ninety-nine percent of this group of people since I was nineteen, but I went anyway. To my surprise, it was lots of fun. It made me realize how much I missed those people over the past few years … and if, for some unknown and terrible reason (Please don’t let it happen, Lord.), I should be stuck in Indiana for a little while longer, I know I’m in good company.
But it’s not going to happen ’cause I am so getting a second interview, the job, and a U-Haul to move all my crap down to Memphis. Say a few prayers, think some good thoughts, and keep your fingers crossed, y’all. Thanks — ‘preciate it ;).
